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Graduation Season is approaching. Make sure you order ahead for your special Grad! Starbucks Korea have the newest graduation-themed bottle: a white stainless steel drink bottle. Very limited edition. Released as it's graduation period for Korean universities. The bottle designed for cold drinks rather than hot ones.

Mandopop group WayV’s recent debut on January 17, 2019, has many fans of Asian pop music wondering if the solo-artist-oriented landscape of Chinese popular music is changing. WayV’s debut is adding to the movement of rapidly rising standards and expectations of a “complete” performer or group with superior singing, dancing, rapping, and variety show skills.

Korean girl group IZ*ONE released their Japanese debut single, Suki to Iwasetai (好きと言わせたい), on February 6, 2019. This release delivers a new concept, following up on the group’s debut album Color*Iz, featuring their hit song “La Vie en Rose.” For Color*Iz, fans could buy one of two versions (or both!)--a serious “Rose” version and a cute “Color”...

The Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong and Shanghai Disneyland kicks off a week to Chinese New Year's Day. Traditional red and gold ornaments, red lanterns and red envelopes, the colors for good luck and happiness, decorate every corner of the park. Our favorite characters dress in full Chinese traditional gear to celebrate and wish you Gung...

Aries (21 March – 19 April) - It’s a time when the need for progressive change suddenly becomes apparent. Finances will be good this month and career front will be stable. You will totally immerse yourselves in routine activities in office and at home to keep the incessant worries at bay. Mid...

Join the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) in Orlando, Florida for the oldest and largest Asian American Pacific Islander student conference in the nation! The annual ECAASU Conference is a two-day event (Feb 8-9) that includes guest speakers, workshops, and performances. The theme for this year’s conference is “Introspection,” encouraging students to look toward bridging gaps between the north and south...

A Trip to the Arcade! Japanese arcade culture has expanded beyond the unique in-arcade experience within the past years! In fact, arcade fans can even play crane games and win exclusive Japanese prizes from their pc and cell phone. Two of the most popular online crane game websites are Toreba.net and netch-jp.com (known as Akiba Catcher). The concept is straightforward: drop...

With a history that dates back more than 4,000 years, Lunar New Year is one of the world’s grandest and most significant cultural celebrations. It's a time to sweep out the old and bring in the new with family gatherings, celebrations and the exchanging of gifts. Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring...

Limited edition "Optimus Prime" G-Shock coming soon. Casio has unleashed an all-new G-Shock "Optimus Prime" watch in celebration of Transformers' upcoming 35th anniversary, as well as the 35th anniversary of G-Shock. Of course, this isn't your ordinary timepiece. The collab includes a transforming Master Optimus Prime figure that houses...

Aries (21 March – 19 April) - Your creativity and social life are stimulated this month and plenty of opportunities to express yourself uniquely will present themselves. You may find great joy and reward in your creative projects and hobbies. Pleasure-seeking activities, recreation, and amusement are increased.Your personality could be more nurturing or...